ipod owners: 4 GB enough?

bob tilton · bob tilton's Garage

should i wait for the 4 GB mini ipod for $249 or buy a 15 GB ipod for $270?
do you find that 4 GB is enough? i would set aside 1 GB for photoshop files and dedicate the remainder to music. curious as to how much space you guys are actually using.

BlueSkyJaunte · 01-19-2004, 02:58 PM

My whole music library fits into just over 15 GB (I have a 20GB model). 4 GB wouldn't cut it for me.

Why bother having to sync to change what I want to listen to when I can just dump EVERYTHING into my iPod?

motion · 01-19-2004, 03:14 PM

If you don't need the new mini iPod for its small size, then definitely go for the 15gb model.

v9ff · v9ff's Garage

Get the largest one you can get your hands on... you won't regret the extra space because you'll find ways to fill 'er up. Trust me.

id10t · 01-19-2004, 05:53 PM

Yup, you'll want as much space as you can possibly use, especially with paying a few hundred dollars every 18-24mo. for a new battery for it.

BlueSkyJaunte · 01-19-2004, 05:55 PM

I call BS on that.

Apple replaces the battery for $99 flat.

There are kits to replace the battery yourself for $65. If you've ever picked up a screwdriver in your life you can replace the battery yourself.

Oh, and name me a single battery-operated product that doesn't ever have to have the battery replaced.

nostatic · nostatic's Garage

I have a rev1 iPod (ie the first version, when they first came out) and the battery is still running strong.

4gb isn't enough, unless you have a very small music library.

Saintly · 01-19-2004, 06:55 PM

I have a new 40Gb iPod and I just finished running all of my CDs through iTunes to rip them and have used 22.5Gb so 4Gb would be just too hard to choose what to take.

jyl · jyl's Garage

Adding to the refrain - size matters! Get a 20GB at least. My 20GB is up to appx 15GB already.

bob tilton · bob tilton's Garage

the business card size mini is appealing plus it's lightweight

. however, based on the feedback i went searching for a 15 GB with no luck after half-dozen stores.

back on the prowl tomorrow.

serge944 · serge944's Garage

you can get an ipod online, for cheaper than you would find one in stores

maybe try to find some reputable sellers on ebay?

Glasgow 911SC · Glasgow 911SC's Garage

I don't have a huge record collection but I got a 20Gb ipod for christmas and am filling it up at a decent rate. I'll be using a large portion of it for photos in the future too. The ipod mini wouldn't cut it in that respect.